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Thaumatropes

19847mMovieDocumentary

The 16th short film as part of the Magica series dealing with pre-cinema. Mr Seymour, the hero of the book by London doctor Mr Paris, shows his invention – the thaumatrope – to a little girl and explains how it works. The superimposition…

DirectorPierre Levie

WriterPierre Levie

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Thaumatropes hasn't started streaming in United Kingdom yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around February 19, 1984. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.